Solar Heating
Solar is Free
Solar energy is free and can be harvested effectively in climates like ours. We, at Shoreline Mechanical, prefer a solar system from Viessmann, with highly-efficient collectors and matching system components, even the smallest amount of solar radiation can be used effectively. Viessmann solar collectors are specifically designed for northern climates, and can produce enough solar energy to heat as much as 70% of the annual hot water requirements of an average family household.
During the summer months a high-performance solar system covers almost all the energy required to heat your domestic hot water, reducing your oil, gas or electricity consumption and making you less dependent on fossil fuels. In the transitional months, solar energy is generally best used to preheat domestic hot water.
Viessmann solar collectors can also be used to supplement space heating or pool heating applications.
Good for the Environment
A solar system can make a real difference. Not just by reducing the energy bill, but by reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions as well. A solar system can lower the average carbon dioxide (CO 2) production of a standard North American household by 3/4 of a ton a year.*
Built for the Future
Viessmann solar collectors are built on more than 30 years of experience. And like other Viessmann products, all Viessmann solar products are constructed using the highest-quality, corrosion- and UV-resistant materials, such as powder-coated aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.
Viessmann Vitosol collectors are performance tested in Europe, and in North America by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) and are designed to produce a consistently high thermal output for a period of more than 20 years.
A Smart Choice
An investment in a renewable energy system, like solar, not only reduces the day-to-day operating cost, but is also frequently subsidized by different levels of government. Both in the U.S. and Canada, an increasing number of incentive programs are offered by federal, state or provincial governments.
Viessmann solar collectors are OG100 certified and are eligible for many of these incentive programs from the U.S. government.
Hot Water Heaters
Shoreline Mechanical uses the highest and most efficient systems as exhibited by the Viessmann hot water technology! Comfort, convenience and reliability in one economical package. Available in vertical and horizontal designs, from 42 to 120 USG / 160 to 450 liters.
Improve your domestic hot water comfort today using gas, home hetin oil, or combine it with solar energy.
The Benefits at a Glance:
Efficiency - Extremely efficient indirect hot water production by boiler. Save up to 50% of your operating cost compared to most conventional direct-fired hot water production.
Convenience – Large heat exchanger surfaces allow fast recovery rates and ensure a constant and reliable domestic hot water supply.
Comfort – Tank coil extends to tank bottom guaranteeing even water temperatures at all times.
Durability – Quality steel construction and Viessmann Ceraprotect permanent two-coat enamel finish ensure operational reliability and a long service life. Standard magnesium anode provides additional active corrosion protection.
Highly effective (HCFC-free) insulation keeps standby losses and operating cost at a minimum.
Space-saving option: Mount a boiler onto the horizontal Vitocell-H 100 version.
High-volume Hot Water: Several Vitocell-V 100 Series tanks (79 & 120 USG) can be combined into tank batteries.
High Efficiency Solar
The Vitosol 300-T vacuum tube solar collector produces exceptional year round performance, especially in cold or windy conditions, thanks to its highly efficient design. It is therefore suitable not only for domestic hot water applications, but also as a supplement for your low temperature space heating system.
The benefits at a glance:
The high efficiency collection of solar energy is due to the heat pipe design, Sol-Titanium coated copper absorber, and vacuum sealed glass tubes.
Intensive heat transfer from the condenser to the system fluid is provided by the Duotec wrap-around pipe heat exchanger.
A temperature limiting thermal valve in the condenser tip prevents the system fluid from overheating during stagnation conditions.
Long service life and reliability thanks to the use of durable, corrosion resistant materials such as copper, impact resistant solar glass and flexible stainless steel.
Short installation times with flexible connection pipes, dry connection of the collector tubes to the heat exchanger, and quick-connect fittings and mounting hardware.
